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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 226.14 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 226.14 and 105.77 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 226.14 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/226.14 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 226.14 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 23,918.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918.83/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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